Boy Scouts in the News
Scouts in the News
Scouts in the News
Boy Scout plants 1,000 new trees in Santa Monica
It all began when 17-year-old Boy Scout Josh Lappen, in the process of earning that Eagle Scout status, looked to fulfill his community service requirement. Wanting to do something for the environment, he reached out to a local state park to offer free manual labor.
Marlboro Scout Looks to Build School in Guatamala
15-year-old Joe Vitale has his sights set on an Eagle Scout ranking, but more importantly, he has a goal to globalize his volunteerism and bring education to those less fortunate.
Vitale is currently fundraising so he can build a school in Laguna Seca, Guatamala. The idea formed from a trip he took with his family in 2007 to Guatamala, where he said he was inspired meeting local children. Their school, he said, was more like a shack.
Local Boy Scouts help at collapsed house in Mt. Morris
Mt. Morris – Noah McHenry and Lee Cornish were looking out the car window when they saw the building collapse on a man in a white shirt.
Headed home Saturday afternoon from the Naval Park in Buffalo with two fellow Boy Scouts, Cornish and McHenry screamed for Mitch Cornish, the driver, to stop the vehicle and turn around.
Scout runs blood drive for his Eagle project
Wayne, NJ – For Jeffrey Shanley, devising his Eagle Scout project was more about offering life than anything else. “It felt great to make this happen though. I knew I was doing a good thing”.
Eagle Scout Hopeful Collects Soccer Gear for Haiti
It took one article in ESPN magazine around the time of the World Cup to inspire Patrick Hardtke to dedicate his Eagle Scout service project to the kids in Haitian orphanages.
“The article was talking about all the nations that have kids that were just playing soccer and they didn’t have anything to play with,” said Hardtke, 15, of Oak Hill. “They were playing in like sandals and they tied together pieces of tape and stuff. I saw one about Haiti and they had just had the earthquake, so I thought it would mean a lot to them if I collect stuff and sent it to them.”
Kristen Jordan Shamus: Miracle worker steps up and saves a life
It wasn’t Arlene Hamel’s time.
When she was 34, the Sterling Heights woman was struck by a car as she walked across 8 Mile at Gratiot in Detroit. She had “too many broken bones to count,” her sister said, along with traumatic brain injury.
Five years ago, Arlene was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent surgery and radiation, and lived to tell. Last year, doctors found uterine cancer. She had another surgery and, again, radiation. Still Arlene prevailed. She was pronounced cancer-free earlier this year.
Arlene was out to dinner to celebrate the holiday with her family. She’d just placed her order and had started to munch on the breadsticks when she began to choke.
Will, 21, from Rochester Hills wasn’t thrilled about having to work on the holiday. His family had planned and Easter dinner with his grandparents, and the menu included some of his favorite foods…
Cub Scout receives high honor
Jack Landers, a 7-year-old Cub Scout from Maricopa, receives the Medal of Merit Tuesday during a ceremony in Casa Grande.
Jack Landers, now 7 and a second-grader, was with his father, Dave, practicing soccer a year ago at Pacana Park. The ground was wet and his father slipped on the ball, causing him to put all his weight into his ankle as he fell. He broke six bones in his left foot and is still recovering from the injury that put him in a wheelchair for three months. Jack, who had just started in Cub Scouts, not only stayed composed, but remembered some of the lessons he learned in the program to help his father.
For his bravery, Jack was awarded the Medal of Merit. It is given to Scouts and Scout leaders who have performed a meritorious act above and beyond what is normally expected in the Boy Scouting program.
“Me and my dad were playing soccer and my dad slipped on the mud,” Jack said. “His ankle got twisted, so I went back to the car to get his cell phone, his wallet, and a towel, Then called 911.”
Marlboro Boy Scout was prepared - and saved his dad
Be prepared.
It’s the Boy Scouts’ motto, and 15-year-old Scout Dennis Stack IV says he tries to live by it. So when Hurricane Irene hit in August, Dennis and his father, Dennis Stack III, were ready.
They bought a week’s worth of food, made sure their generators were in working order and stocked up on flashlights and batteries. In the wake of the storm they helped pump more than four inches of rain from the basements of neighbors in need.
Boy Scouts continue planting trees in Atchafalaya Basin as part of 100-year commitment
A group of five preteens with plastic bags full of assorted acorns sloshed through muddy trails in the Atchafalaya Basin on Saturday morning.
The children walked side-by-side in a line and pushed the acorns into the marshy ground before taking two steps forward to plant another future tree.
“I’m here because I want to help rebuild the forest,” 10-year-old Dylan Frey said.
Dad travels 36 hours to see son become Boy Scout
The Crossing Over ceremony from a Webelo Cub Scout to Boy Scout is something that only happens once in a Scout's life. Most of the time, a child can assume his parents will be there for the occasion, but on Sunday, Erik Stelter knew his dad would be there.
That's because his father had traveled 36 hours from Djibouti, Africa, for the ceremony
Milford Boy Scout Hailed As Hero: Steven O'Connor Saved Sister From Near Drowning
Boy Scout Steven O'Connor was hailed as a hero Saturday.
"I'm just very proud of that moment, and just, I don't think anybody could have reacted as fast as I did," O'Connor said.
Two years ago on Father's Day, O'Connor's quick thinking saved his 6-year-old sister from a near drowning in a backyard swimming pool.
"I just saw her arms flailing, and the reaction was to dive, (to) save her," O'Connor said.
Boy Scout receives Heroism Award for saving his father's life
Calm, quick thinking and acting without hesitation helped an 11-year-old boy save the life of his father last June, and his actions also earned him a bit of recognition. Dean Arcand, now 12, was presented with the Boy Scouts of America's Heroism Award at a surprise ceremony Thursday night at the Luxemburg Sportsman's Club. Dean is a member of Luxemburg's Troop 1042.
Bryan County Cub Scouts Show Support for Returning Soldiers
On Jan. 28, Cub Scout Pack 141 showed their support for our returning soldiers at the local USO Reception held at the Savannah International Airport. The USO (United Service Organizations) is a private, non-profit organization that lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families. The Pembroke area Cub Scout pack donated six cases of popcorn (648 packages!) that they collected through donations during their annual popcorn campaign to benefit area soldiers.
Galveston: Plans under way to expand Sea Scout Base
Officials with the Boy Scouts Bay Area Council are getting their ships — and their waterfront base — in shape for children and high school students.
Within the next few years, the Sea Scout Base, 7511 Broadway, which provides kayak, sailing and water training, will add a multistory building, a marina and a walkover across Interstate 45 from a parking lot to the base.
Why I regret I'm not an Eagle Scout
I remember the first time I put on a Scouting uniform. My mother hadn't even ironed on the patches yet, but as a young Cub Scout, the shirt had the unmistakable power of making me stand a little bit taller.
One day a week I took a different bus after school, one that would drop me off near our den mother's home in Charlottesville, Va. I loved to sprint the two long blocks to the divine Doneitta Quillon's house to meet my fellow young rabble-rousers. Doneitta put up with so much, was so patient and long-suffering, she could have taught the prophet Job a thing or two.
Boy Scout does good deed, toddler saved from traffic
A 13-year-old Boy Scout and a Carmel Police dispatcher are credited with saving a two-year-old child from tragedy when he opened the door to his home and ran out.
Boy Scouts host Chief Scout Executive at fundraiser dinner
A fundraiser dinner featured Bob Mazzuca, chief scout executive of Boy Scouts of America Thursday night. Mazzuca made his first trip to Myrtle Beach for the event.
“My message tonight is all about the future, the energy and excitement,” Mazzuca said. “I really believe this is a great time to be in scouting. I also believe its never been more important ever, in the history of our country, that scouting delivers what it has delivered for 100 years. We are on a slippery slope and the health of children today is turmoil. We’ve never needed it more.”
He said boy scouts teaches kids to be leaders and to give back to their communities.
10-year-old Boy Scout gets national award
A 10-year-old North St. Paul boy is being honored as a hero for rescuing his friend from a Wisconsin river.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar gave Antonio Vandal a national Boy Scouts award on Saturday.
The National Certificate of Merit award is given to scouts and scout leaders who perform a significant act of service.
Boy Scouts help save their father while he's having a heart attack
It's a good thing for Gary Williams that his sons are in the Boy Scouts.
On December 7th at 5:30 a.m., Williams' sons Ben, 13, and Caleb, 15, awoke to the sound of their mother's cries for help.
"She was just screaming," said Caleb Williams.
They ran into the living room to find their father on the floor. He'd lost consciousness in the middle of a morning workout.
8-year-old boy from Summit County given Boy Scouts honor medal for saving drowning girl
An 8-year-old boy from Summit County was awarded an honor medal for saving a 5-year-old girl from drowning last summer.
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), an Eagle Scout since 1967, presented Daniel Logan Green of Silver Lake with the Boy Scouts of America honor medal.
‘Scout-O-Rama’ marks BSA’s 102nd anniversary
Jacob Hensley doesn’t enjoy being high off the ground, so taking a turn walking across a suspended rope in front of fellow Boy Scouts at the Santa Maria Town Center last Saturday was no minor task.
The 9-year-old from Lompoc took tentative steps at first, then gained the confidence to reach the other side where his mom waited to share in his victory.
“I wanna do that again. That was fun!” said Jacob, who has been a member of Lompoc Cub Scout Pack 2103 for just three weeks.
Boy Scouts celebrate 100th anniversary of Eagle rank
In honor of Boy Scout Week, which runs Feb. 5-11, Xcel Energy is sponsoring a week-long series on the organization, which is celebrating its 102nd anniversary in 2012.
This year marks the centennial anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank a member of the Boy Scouts of America can achieve.
KSN VIDEO: Assaria Boy Receives Heroism Award
A 9-year-old Assaria boy receives a heroism award after saving his sister from a burning house.
Arian Richard was honored by the Boy Scouts of America this week for rescuing his sister after their home near Assaria caught fire in October.
Arian, who was 8-years-old at the time, was woke by smoke as his father, Anthony Richard, worked in an outside building on a remodeling project.
After making his way through the house and finding the fire in the kitchen, Arian went back for his two-year old sister, Aubrey.
Frenchtown, Missoula Boy Scouts to receive lifesaving award
FRENCHTOWN- Five Boy Scouts who's calm thinking helped save the lives of three hunters overcome with carbon monoxide poisoning in a remote corner of Southwest Montana are being honored for their life-saving efforts.
Brett Butler, Carl Saunders, and Randy Cook were overcome by the fumes while they were hunting with their sons in the Medicine Lodge country in November 2010. A heater in the men's tent malfunctioned, filling the shelter with toxic fumes overnight.
Frenchtown, Missoula Boy Scouts to receive lifesaving award
FRENCHTOWN- Five Boy Scouts who's calm thinking helped save the lives of three hunters overcome with carbon monoxide poisoning in a remote corner of Southwest Montana are being honored for their life-saving efforts.
Brett Butler, Carl Saunders, and Randy Cook were overcome by the fumes while they were hunting with their sons in the Medicine Lodge country in November 2010. A heater in the men's tent malfunctioned, filling the shelter with toxic fumes overnight.
Eagle Scouts recognized for rank hit record: Boy Scouts of America/Coronado District fills sky with eagles
As keynote speaker for the Eagle Scout and Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Jan. 21, Bybee said the spirit of volunteerism is prevalent in the Gila Valley.
"When I came into town, I noticed there were a few things that have changed, but some things will never change," Bybee said, referring to the local scouting program.
The spirit of inspiration to instill a sense of honor and duty to "God and country" still remains strong in the families, leaders and volunteers of the community, he said.
Eagle Scout Gathering to Feature Astronaut Michael Fossum and Recognize Outstanding Eagle Scouts in Greater Houston Area for Commitment to a Life of Service
HOUSTON, Jan 31, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Eagle Scout Association of the Sam Houston Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is hosting an Eagle Scout Gathering to recognize the new 2011-12 Class of Eagle Scouts, exceptional Eagle Scout Service Projects, and Eagle Scout alumni on Wednesday, Feb. 29. Keynote speaker Michael E. Fossum, a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut and Distinguished Eagle Scout, will share his experiences and describe how his involvement in Scouting shaped his character and led to a commitment to a life of service.
Scouts' show to offer sense of adventure
The 37th annual show will be held Sunday through Feb. 10 and is expected to draw about 750 Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts and leaders, representing 25 scouting units.
The theme this year is "Scouting: Fun, Travel, Adventure" to give children that needed boost to drop the remote control and get outdoors.
Scout training saves the day for backcountry skiers
As an Eagle Scout and current leader of Cub Scout Pack 283, Brent Read fully knows the Boy Scouts of America's motto, "Be Prepared."
But after spending a recent night stranded in unfavorable conditions in the forest, Read now puts more meaning into those two simple words.
It's Pinewood Derby time
Take a soft block of pinewood. Put some wheels on it that you grease with graphite and what do you have?
The beginnings of a beloved work of art and engineering: a Pinewood Derby race car.
For generations, young boys in Cub Scouts — with help from their dads, moms and other relatives — have made and raced these handmade cars during the quiet winter months. This year, 1,400 Burlington County boys are now participating in the Pinewood Derby at various pack meetings throughout the county.
Twin Cities Cub Scout gets rare honor
A Minnesota boy is being called a hero after helping save his friend's life during a canoe trip.
The 10-year-old was given a rare national award from the Boy Scouts on Saturday. Being a Cub Scout, he is younger than most who receive it.
Antonio Vandal and his dad Rocky Vandal of Saint Paul embarked on their first ever canoe trip in 2010. The last thing Antonio expected to catch on that trip was national recognition for saving a friend's life.
Local cub scouts first in nation to receive new presidential award
The challenge: be active for an hour a day, five days a week, for six weeks.
It was a challenge put forth by the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, and it was a challenge met by 13 children in local Cub Scout Pack 914.
The scouts, all students at Jeffers Hill Elementary School in Columbia, were presented with the SCOUTStrong Presidential Active Lifestyle Award Thursday, Jan. 26, in front of a crowd of their fellow scouts, parents and friends at the school.
'Boy's Life' chronicles annual Freeze-O-Ree in Short Hills
Mother Nature recently tried her best to dampen the Scouts’ spirits, cancelling the overnight program for the annual “Freeze-O-Ree,” but a great “Plan B” resulted in a day of fun and Scout skills for Troop 17 in the South Mountain Reservation. The day began with a surprise when the Scouts discovered that the entire day would be chronicled by “Boy’s Life,” the national magazine of the Boy Scouts of America. “Boy’s Life” has a national circulation of over 3-million subscribers. Troop 17 was selected from all troops in the United States for a story about winter camping fun and emergency training. The story will likely run in “Boy’s Life” next year. The troop demonstrated for the “Boy’s Life” photographers the annual Troop
Museum exhibit celebrates Scouts anniversary
On Saturday, the Allegany Museum will unveil an exhibit that pays homage to the history of local Boy Scout troops.
This new exhibit, created by Andrew Sparber, will celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America in Cumberland and examine the mark these boys have made on the history of Cumberland. The exhibit will be open through Feb. 15.
Teens who learned CPR in Boy Scouts help save their father
It was a Wednesday morning like any other at the Williams house. Dad Gary and mom Sheila were up before dawn, working out to Tony Horton's punishing P90X DVD, a six-days-a-week ritual in their West Palm Beach home.
Suddenly, five minutes into the warmup, Gary began losing consciousness, gasping for air, stumbling backward. Sheila caught her 55-year-old husband in her arms as he went into full cardiac arrest.
She immediately called to her two oldest sons - Caleb, 15, and Ben, 13 - to start CPR.
Eagle Scout Award celebrates 100 years
It is the highest honor a Boy Scout can earn. It recognizes qualities such as citizenship, integrity, leadership and community involvement, and in 2012, the Eagle Scout program will turn 100.
The first Eagle Scout badge was presented to 16-year-old Arthur Eldred of Oceanside, N.Y. in April 1912, after his completion of 21 merit badges. Today, more than 50,000 scouts (out of approximately 2 million) earn the Eagle Scout Award each year, reports the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA).
Heroism gets Springs boy a trip to the Oval Office
It happened so quickly — a May afternoon stroll turned dangerous by a sudden windstorm, and then Eric “Jordan” Evans’s grandmother was pummelled into the dirt by a falling tree.
“That was the worst feeling I’ve felt ever in my life,” said Jordan.
While he’s only 11, you could probably argue Monday night will rank among the best in his life.
Nat Geo and Thom Beers' Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout? Spring 2012
Boy Scouting fosters a sense of good citizenship, fitness and personal achievement by developing new interests and skills. The self-confidence and sense of accomplishment boys get from fun skill-building activities are life skills they will take with them into adulthood.
National Geographic Channel (NGC) Executive Vice President of Programming Michael Cascio today announced the greenlight of the new series Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout? (WT) from Thom Beers’ Original Productions.
Cub Scouts pack in a day of winter fun
Sunshine, mild temperatures and plenty of snow greeted Cub Scouts from Western Springs and the La Grange area on the prowl for winter fun and games Jan. 14 at the Bemis Woods Forest Preserve.
The Voyager Trace District of the Des Plaines Valley Council of Boy Scouts hosted the popular Polar Prowl, which drew more than 50 scouts from the western suburbs.
Cape Girardeau Boy Scout receives Heroism Award
Alex Huggins, 15, was honored Wednesday night in St. Louis with one of the highest awards presented by the Boy Scouts of America.
It's all thanks to his quick thinking as a passenger in his mother's van on Interstate 55 near Cape Girardeau.
El Paso Boy Scout who saved teacher featured in magazine comic
Fernando Espinoza always likes to read the Scouts in Action section first in his Boys' Life magazine.
The section in the Boys Scouts of America magazine re-enacts stories of heroic acts by Boy Scouts in an illustration.
So you can bet Espinoza got a kick to see that the main heroic story in the January issue was his.
Boy Scouts Of America Teams Up With Major League Soccer
Today, at the 2012 MLS SuperDraft in Kansas City, Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada, and MLS W.O.R.K.S., MLS’ community outreach initiative, announced a collaboration with the Boy Scouts of America, providing avenues for the league to support the BSA’s youth-focused program of athleticism, character, and leadership. Beginning with the 2012 MLS season, which starts on March 10, Scouts across the nation in MLS markets will receive special programming and connection opportunities at MLS games.
Danville Boy Scout honored with Congressional medal
A Danville Boy Scout has been awarded the Congressional Silver medal.
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) presented Scott Talley with the award Wednesday; Talley worked in four core areas to receive the award: public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration.
Local Scouts Race Cars in Pinewood Derby
The Pack 55 Cub Scouts of Swampscott recently held their annual Pinewood Derby at First Church with checkered flag results.
The Pinewood Derby is the classic cub scout event, going back to 1952, where scouts build and race miniature wooden model cars over a 40-foot track.
Six Webelos Scouts from Cokes Chapel earn Arrow of Light
Six Webelos Scouts from Pack 2293 at Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church near Sharpsburg have earned Cub Scouting's highest award, The Arrow of Light.
Cub Scouts Participate in Polar Bear Day
BILLINGS - Eight-year-old Amilio Chavez is participating in Polar Bear Day with about 350 other Cub Scouts.
"We have a lot of fun here, and it's really awesome, and I like it here a lot."
The Scouts, ages seven to eleven, are competing in tug of war, relays, an obstacle course, and other activities. They're also learning outdoor survival skills.
"My favorite part is the compass, so you won't get lost," Amilio said. "You always have to bring a compass, and then with a compass you will always know where to go."
Eagle Scout gets his 'Court of Honor' during military leave
NORTH SMITHFIELD - All Patrick Shea wanted for the holidays, besides the opportunity to see his family, was his Eagle Scout ceremony.
He may not be home for Christmas, but thanks to his family, friends and Scoutmaster Steve Mendall of Troop 28 Primrose, his Eagle Scout Court of Honor became a reality during the few days he was home on leave.
The journey to that moment was a long time coming, said his mother, Carol Godin.
Cub Scout leader Yvonne Burton earns Medal of Merit when neighbor goes into labor
Although Cub Scout leader Yvonne Burton consistently relates the organization’s motto “Be Prepared” to her young charges, she was anything but ready when summoned to help with the emergency delivery of a friend’s baby.
The Munson Township woman’s heroic efforts recently were awarded with the prestigious Boy Scouts Medal of Merit.
Local Scouts Donate Gifts and Supplies to Farmington Fire Victims
After a fire broke out in a Farmington family's basement Tuesday and destroyed almost all its Christmas presents, among other things, Avon Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts mobilized within a day to help replace what they could.
The Lazzari family, which used to live and Avon, has one son in Boy Scout Troop 274 and one of their younger sons is in Pine Grove Cub Scout Pack 122. Melissa Lazzari, her husband and four boys, ages 4 to 12, are checking into a hotel Friday as a result of the fire damage to their home.
Scout Post: Scout wins award for saving father's life
Last summer, Boy Scout Brian Urness of New Providence put his Scouting skills to the ultimate test when he was called upon to help save his father's life.
The Boy Scouts have recognized Brian for his bravery by presenting him with the Boy Scouts' Honor Medal.
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